Recognizing Martial Arts as a Cub Scout Sports Achievement Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/recognizing-martial-arts-as-a-cub-scout-sports-achievement.html Online petition signatures en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:48 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Ms. Anonymous [Signature #266] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/22217216?utm_medium=rss Sun, 27 May 2018 10:50:39 UTC 22217216 Angela Kiang [Signature #265] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19575156?utm_medium=rss Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:22:47 UTC 19575156 Mr Jarod Hardina [Signature #264] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19575125?utm_medium=rss A big thing in College that is recognized is being a Eagle Scout and a Black Belt. Both show commitment and the Scout Oath ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST ! That is what my son's Judistso Instructed preaches in every aspect of life.

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:46:43 UTC 19575125 Mr Edgar Holland [Signature #263] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19552897?utm_medium=rss This is the sport that my son has chosen; to discriminate and include other sports makes me question my son being involved in scouts.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 04:53:53 UTC 19552897 Sensei Joshua Davis [Signature #262] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18873319?utm_medium=rss I believe there is less risk to children in a martial arts class than there is in Flag Football or soccer. There is more contact in roller skating than there is training in a dojo. A lot of martial arts is forms and yelling while the children are young. The sport is about personal development, discipline, respect, school work, achievement, and hard work. Many of the same values that the boy scouts and cub scouts promote. I have a son with social challenges and was not until he started martial arts that he began to turn around. Please help us reward our cub scouts and boys scout by recognizing their hard work.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2015 07:42:52 UTC 18873319 candace nalepa [Signature #261] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18647381?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2015 05:20:29 UTC 18647381 Mrs Edie Jagielski [Signature #260] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18647170?utm_medium=rss As a former den leader and mother of a black belt, I would highly recommend allowing martial arts training to be recognized as part of Cub Scout achievements. Physical Fitness, Self Esteem, Self Respect and respect for others are all taught as well as self defense. All good traits for Scouts to have.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:19:07 UTC 18647170 Mrs Jamie Diamond [Signature #259] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18286199?utm_medium=rss How many petitions do I need to get signed in order to help get this belt loop promoted in my city or state?

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:09:27 UTC 18286199 Mr Steve Austin [Signature #258] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18123281?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 Nov 2014 06:59:39 UTC 18123281 Mrs Karyn Vaughn [Signature #257] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17813152?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Sep 2014 05:35:26 UTC 17813152 Mrs Abby Walker [Signature #256] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17694607?utm_medium=rss Mon, 4 Aug 2014 10:21:58 UTC 17694607 Ms. Cassandra Sprenger [Signature #255] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17620416?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:10:45 UTC 17620416 Mr Tae Woo Kim [Signature #254] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17218451?utm_medium=rss Taekwondo teaches self-discipline, honor, sportsmanship, perseverance.
Taekwondo is an olympic sport. Even since it was introduced as an official sport (in the 90s) It went through a series of enhancements on safety. WTF (World Taewondo Federation) approved gear are designed to protect the athlete.
Furthermore, there is competition Poomse (Forms) which will be no different from Tai-Chi.

Please review the Junior USA Taekwondo rules.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teamusa.org%2F~%2Fmedia%2FUSA_Taekwondo%2FDocuments%2FCompetition%2520Rules%2FJunior_Rules_Feb_6_13.pdf&ei=ZVVZU__QH5KoyATntYHQBg&usg=AFQjCNFh5jwEfSDTZKBPnTWtnIUeMgkePw&sig2=D7yam9Hc6n2JCKDwSgSHrQ&bvm=bv.65397613,d.aWw

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:15:30 UTC 17218451 Ms. Susan Szczublewski [Signature #253] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17160826?utm_medium=rss My son has learned a great deal about respect, self defense, safety, and teamwork through his martial arts (karate) program. They are taught not to hurt each other and only use in self defense. It should be added to the belt loops.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:12:57 UTC 17160826 Mrs. Catherine Shroyer [Signature #252] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17160810?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:08:45 UTC 17160810 Ryan Foley-McKenna [Signature #251] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17140793?utm_medium=rss Sat, 5 Apr 2014 12:13:50 UTC 17140793 Mrs Barbara Shroyer [Signature #250] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17140209?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Apr 2014 05:31:22 UTC 17140209 Mr Trey Roberts [Signature #249] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17139498?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Apr 2014 12:46:19 UTC 17139498 Mr Jihn Sanders [Signature #248] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17139487?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Apr 2014 12:40:20 UTC 17139487 Deborah Dimmitt [Signature #247] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17139144?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Apr 2014 10:30:53 UTC 17139144 Cheryl Laidacker [Signature #246] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17138942?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Apr 2014 09:15:54 UTC 17138942 Mr. Ken Shroyer [Signature #245] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17138834?utm_medium=rss My son has been in Karate for 2 years. It does help with coordination, respect, self-discipline, and strength grow as they have gained experience.

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2014 08:27:25 UTC 17138834 Mr. Steven Gunnels [Signature #244] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17138811?utm_medium=rss As the Wolf Den Leader for Pack 248 and a father of two karate and judo students, I know that learning a martial art instills respect, discipline, and coordination. I agree that there should be a Martial Art Belt Loop.

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2014 08:16:20 UTC 17138811 Mrs. Lisa Sandefur [Signature #243] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17058065?utm_medium=rss I feel that this sport / activity does not promote harm but focus and discipline and self defense. If learned and practiced in the correct environment, it can be a wonderful part of a young boys life.

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:53:40 UTC 17058065 Ken Garron [Signature #242] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16366531?utm_medium=rss Martial arts teaches physical conditioning, mental focus, respect, and self defense. Students also gain better levels of self confidence.

]]> Sat, 7 Dec 2013 09:06:17 UTC 16366531 Mr Scott Vowels [Signature #241] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16047390?utm_medium=rss Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:11:09 UTC 16047390 Mrs. Anonymous [Signature #240] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16000498?utm_medium=rss My 8 yr. old son is working on his Black Belt for TKD. I'm very proud of his accomplishment, and think that he should have some recognition of this in cub scouts as well. Do you have any idea of the discipline and physical work it takes to achieve a black belt?

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2013 02:06:58 UTC 16000498 Patrina Moore [Signature #239] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15950989?utm_medium=rss Fri, 4 Oct 2013 02:01:42 UTC 15950989 Mr. Mike Colligan [Signature #238] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15663014?utm_medium=rss they need to have a merit badge for karate. it teaches values like scouting does. Teaches displine.. I would like to see one added

]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:33:14 UTC 15663014 Mr Skyler Allen [Signature #237] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15625825?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Aug 2013 09:28:03 UTC 15625825 Mr. Josh Hollister [Signature #236] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15157166?utm_medium=rss Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:22:24 UTC 15157166 Stephen Potter [Signature #235] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15154936?utm_medium=rss Proper training in martial arts is wholly consistent with the aims and goals of both the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts programs. In fact, properly practiced martial arts training and competition are less likely to result in injury than many of the other sports activities included in the BSA and CSA programs, while being an activity they are more likely to be engaged in - particularly in urban and suburban areas.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:05 UTC 15154936 Dr Lauren Larson [Signature #234] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15089612?utm_medium=rss Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:02:50 UTC 15089612 Mrs. Cathy Ryan [Signature #233] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14879057?utm_medium=rss Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:29:14 UTC 14879057 Mr. Michael Moreau [Signature #232] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14476640?utm_medium=rss I have seen the list of excluded activities including Paintball,Motocross and Tackle Football. My children participate in all those activities as well and I understand and support the BSA's decision to exclude those activities but Martial arts should not only be included but promoted. I cant thin of another activity that promotes as many of the same values as BSA. I strongly encourage the administration to take a second look at this.

]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:25:49 UTC 14476640 Mrs Sarah Keatley [Signature #231] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14253428?utm_medium=rss I am fully onboard with the stipulations set forth in this petition. All sports can be dangerous without the proper equipment and supervision. Having a child who is different in more ways than one, TKD has been one of the best things we have done for him. It would be nice to be able to recognize his atheletic and disciplinary achievements from TKD in Cub Scouts. Of all the unrecognized sports listed for scouting, martial arts is the sore thumb. No scout parent would reasonably expect a den or pack to conduct this training in their meetings, but would rather have the expectation that this is an individual achievement.

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:11:37 UTC 14253428 Mrs Anonymous [Signature #230] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14195217?utm_medium=rss My son is 8 years old. He has participated in Tae Kwon Do for three years. He has never been injured while participating. He has learned positive qualities such as integrity, courtesy, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit. He knows it is only to be used as a last resort. I find it a disservice to our scouts not to promote self defense in a safe knowledgable environment such as a karate school. My kids earn their loops through other avenues such as family, church, and school so there is no reason martial arts shouldn't be included as a belt loop option.

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 06:18:56 UTC 14195217 Virginia White [Signature #229] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14044744?utm_medium=rss Mon, 5 Nov 2012 07:29:30 UTC 14044744 Mrs Lisa Ryan [Signature #228] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14042359?utm_medium=rss Sun, 4 Nov 2012 05:00:39 UTC 14042359 Lisa Moynahan [Signature #227] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13951536?utm_medium=rss Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:38:35 UTC 13951536 Mr. Anthony Greiner [Signature #226] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13920949?utm_medium=rss While Taekwondo can and does include some physical contact, the sport is not about physical aggression. Through Taekwondo my children have learned self-confidence, self-respect, self-discipline and other life skills previously not previously provided them in other group activities. They have learned commitment through setting goals and achieving them. The have learned how to be supportive of their peers. These life skills have been instrumental in all facets of their lives – in social, educational, and family settings. The sport of Taekwondo has been a very positive influence on my children and our family.
Just last evening my children attended a seminar at the ATA facility on the topic of Bullying. This is a topic which has been repeatedly presented to them in their Taekwondo training. They and their fellow students are now educated on the emotional and physical damage bullying can do – they know it is wrong and should never be allowed. Through their training these kids now have the confidence to identify and peacefully intervene when they see a bullying incident occurring. They learned this through their affiliation with the sport of Taekwondo.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:32:16 UTC 13920949 Brad McAlister [Signature #225] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13888139?utm_medium=rss Fri, 5 Oct 2012 09:43:25 UTC 13888139 Mr Warren Brown [Signature #224] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13875029?utm_medium=rss Aikido is teaching my son restraint and respect. It is teaching him to escape first, but to fight if he must. I do not understand how my sons participation in a program that reinforces good judgement and gives my son the tools he needs in life to deal with bullies or criminals who attack him is not recognized as a meritorious achievement. Please reconsider recognizing Aikido and other defensive martial arts for belt loops or other recognition.

]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:23:22 UTC 13875029 mrs. michelle sdtyer [Signature #223] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13870507?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Oct 2012 09:10:40 UTC 13870507 Mrs Joanne West [Signature #222] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13863821?utm_medium=rss Mon, 1 Oct 2012 08:47:04 UTC 13863821 Mr. Jorge Mora [Signature #221] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13841523?utm_medium=rss Martial arts promotes many positive attibutes, among them discipline, self control, respect and self confidence.

]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:30:55 UTC 13841523 Mr Erin Green [Signature #220] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13827077?utm_medium=rss Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:23:28 UTC 13827077 Ms Cheryl Hays [Signature #219] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13823917?utm_medium=rss Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:07:15 UTC 13823917 MRS NICOLE DIEP [Signature #218] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13823183?utm_medium=rss Martial arts should definitly qualify to earn a belt loop!

]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:37:00 UTC 13823183 Mrs. Janeen Bond [Signature #217] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13823136?utm_medium=rss Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:22:00 UTC 13823136 Mr Thomas Gregory [Signature #216] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13786224?utm_medium=rss Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:49:21 UTC 13786224 Penelope Hill [Signature #215] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13728522?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:26:12 UTC 13728522 mrs Maria Anderson [Signature #214] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13698114?utm_medium=rss I would like to see martial arts as a cub scout achievement in sports, It is a wonderful sport and aides in obedience and self control

]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:13:20 UTC 13698114 Mr Gary Elmore [Signature #213] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13533751?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts builds good character!

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:18:45 UTC 13533751 Dr. Anonymous [Signature #212] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13348670?utm_medium=rss boys participating in a martial arts program should be able to get recognition for their involvement in the same way boys in other sports programs do.

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:59:50 UTC 13348670 Cub Master Dan Greenwood [Signature #211] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13118929?utm_medium=rss Just had one of my Webelos earn his Black Belt today. He should be recognized!!

]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:27:07 UTC 13118929 Mrs. Brenda Foster [Signature #210] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13028225?utm_medium=rss Martial arts has helped my son develope self-control, self-confidence, mental focus, etc. And, this has been achieved in a very short period of time. The core values at my son's dojo are very similar, often over-lapping, with his scouting program.

]]> Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:31:38 UTC 13028225 Ms. Tiffany Beard [Signature #209] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12891804?utm_medium=rss My six year old son is a green belt in TaeKwonDo and don't understand why there is not an achievement, belt loop or pin to encourage this effort. Also, we are taking him whitewater rafting, why not an achievement for this?

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:08 UTC 12891804 Glenn Hasteadt [Signature #208] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12518909?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:29:06 UTC 12518909 Sensei Anonymous [Signature #207] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12309085?utm_medium=rss My sons have both been training in martial arts for a number of years, and one has achieved rank in two different dojos and styles (karate & judo) where he trains simultaneously. As a martial artist for over 25 years, I believe that the BSA should recognize these achievements appropriately as Mr. Sesack stated as these accomplishments are not easily achieved and require a significant amount of dedication, to not just the "martial" aspect, but to the history attached to these arts.

]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 05:15:38 UTC 12309085 Lawrence Peters [Signature #206] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12290246?utm_medium=rss Froms years of experience sending my sons for karate training, I can attest that the quantity and severity of injury from engaging in karate is far, far less than the injuries I've witnessed while out at soccer, baseball and basketball games. Further, I've never seen the notions of fair play, teamwork and self-discipline stressed as loudly and consistently in youth athletics as they are at the local dojo.

]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:41:25 UTC 12290246 Mr Craig Vohwinkle [Signature #205] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12271628?utm_medium=rss The study of martial arts does teach self defense of this there is no doubt. In the 2 years i have been studying I have not had to utilize the physical skills I have learned, but the mental, spiritual and emotional changes I have undergone due to this training have made me a better more confident person. These lessons would be of great benefit to all who participate

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:07:51 UTC 12271628 Trina Springsteen [Signature #204] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12220512?utm_medium=rss Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:47:07 UTC 12220512 Neil Dodgen [Signature #203] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12208345?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts provide excellent cardiovascular & muscular excercise. Furthermore, they promote good core values such as integrity, perserverance, courtesy, and self-control. Additionally, Martial Arts boost self-confidence and self-esteem.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:29:48 UTC 12208345 Mr. Dustin Henkes [Signature #202] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12207792?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts has given my son & I the oppertunity do do something active together. Neither of us are above average athletically, but martial arts is available for anyone to do. It doesn't matter your athletic ability. Tall, skinny, fast, slow, short, or tall anyone can do it. I have met people in wheel chairs or that are blind. Martial arts gives all abilities the chance to experience success in a sports activity.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:53:26 UTC 12207792 Daisha Rasmussen [Signature #201] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12207352?utm_medium=rss Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:28:36 UTC 12207352 Ms Esley Henkes [Signature #200] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12206782?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts, teach disapline, respect, sportsmanship, integrity, courtesy, self-control, imdomidable spirit. perservernce. Many kids with ADHD or concentration issues are referred to programs by doctors and teachers. If you think Martial Arts are dangerous and for reckless out of control individuals then you don't understand martial arts. Those are the actions that get you thrown out of Martial arts schools. Martial arts teaches children how to deal with bullying WITHOUT fighting!

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:26:08 UTC 12206782 Mrs Claudia Ulbert [Signature #199] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12203348?utm_medium=rss I am extremely disappointed by the BSAs stance on not recognizing Martial Arts. The excuse given by BSA is poor and clearly ignorant to the benefits of martial arts and to the similarities that they both promote.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:47:59 UTC 12203348 Mark McCarthy [Signature #198] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12160019?utm_medium=rss Our martial arts school highly stresses self-control, benevolence, community service, respect and courage. ALL are attributes that mirror the scouting motto.

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:57:48 UTC 12160019 Renee Lico [Signature #197] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12149732?utm_medium=rss Sun, 5 Feb 2012 03:33:26 UTC 12149732 Mr Jeff Thompson [Signature #196] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12128593?utm_medium=rss I am a Den Leader and scout father. My son has been taking martial arts for almost a year at a local training school. It is the best experience of his life and though initially it was for him the entire family is now going to the school. Not only has my son learned better respect, focus, commitment and dedication on a personal level, but it is his favorite extracurricular activity. The martial arts does not promote violence. It promotes control.

]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:25:07 UTC 12128593 Mrs Judith Herald [Signature #195] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12115403?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts vary depending on the particular study...however they all help to teach how to avoid conflict, defend yourself, improve self conflidence, improve flexibility, improve fitness, and teach more respect than any other acitivity my boys have ever been a part of(Hockey is a close 2nd because it is always very involved parents that expect poper behavior in my experience). I can't imagine why it is not given as an achievement!

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:59:31 UTC 12115403 Mr Christopher Burton [Signature #194] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11994753?utm_medium=rss My Wolf scout has asked several times why he can not get a belt loop for karate. Several of his friends' sports are recognized and he feels that scouting does not treat his sport equally.

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:24:02 UTC 11994753 Mrs AnneMarie Karnbach [Signature #193] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11950817?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:50:49 UTC 11950817 Meg Sweeney [Signature #192] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11886942?utm_medium=rss Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:40:56 UTC 11886942 Mr. Michael Monaghan [Signature #191] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11214588?utm_medium=rss Martial arts teaches Honor, Pride and Dignity (our 3 guiding principles). It involves listening skills, aerobics, flexibility and concentration, all elements of the BSA program for young men. To not recognize martial arts in your program is frankly silly. Why do you recognize BB Shooting at it is violent? I am a Webelos den Leader and 1/2 of my Den is already involved in some form of martial arts.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:28:45 UTC 11214588 Mr William Tall Elk Riggs [Signature #190] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11088401?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts when taught correctly directly reinforces scouting values.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:54:17 UTC 11088401 Mr Chris Hanchett [Signature #189] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11049365?utm_medium=rss Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:50:33 UTC 11049365 Mr. Clark Collins [Signature #188] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10527728?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 May 2011 11:34:01 UTC 10527728 Chantell Wagner [Signature #187] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10520827?utm_medium=rss Sun, 22 May 2011 07:31:28 UTC 10520827 Misty Bunnell [Signature #186] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10437668?utm_medium=rss Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do has enhanced my sons learning as a cub scout. It has taught him respect, focus, discipline, restraint. It has improved his body and his mind! It has taught him to avoid violence and fighting and to go in peace. But becasue he tries to better himself and do a tournament it is not considered safe. Well guess what, he wears full padding from head to toe if he is in a full contact regulated/supervised situation.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 12:29:24 UTC 10437668 Philip Cinquanti [Signature #185] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10048435?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:17:27 UTC 10048435 Ms Christine Benton [Signature #184] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10040267?utm_medium=rss Was surprised to see no belt loop for taekwondo. The values my children are learning in this practice--respect, discipline, friendship, etc.--are so consistent with Cub Scouts.

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:31:08 UTC 10040267 Mr. Ted Patikas [Signature #183] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9789165?utm_medium=rss Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:32:39 UTC 9789165 Mr John zot [Signature #182] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9789031?utm_medium=rss Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:47:57 UTC 9789031 Sean West [Signature #181] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9648856?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:53:08 UTC 9648856 Mr Stephen Aulbaugh [Signature #180] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9469332?utm_medium=rss Tue, 1 Feb 2011 01:31:57 UTC 9469332 Mrs. Anita Wells [Signature #179] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9338847?utm_medium=rss Martial arts teaches skills such as discipline and responsibility which are consistent with Scout principles, and should be recognized as other sports. The concern stated on the BSA website is liability, but surely marital arts classes are much safer and less likely to result in a lawsuit than long hikes, weapons, and predatory leaders!

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:32:15 UTC 9338847 Margaret Votava [Signature #178] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9272183?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:30:53 UTC 9272183 Denise Wescott [Signature #177] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9211771?utm_medium=rss Tue, 4 Jan 2011 04:34:18 UTC 9211771 Katie Bryan [Signature #176] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9125077?utm_medium=rss My Cub Scout participates in Karate. At the end of each class, his group always goes over the following: Respect my country, Listen to my parents, Make good choices, Help my friends, and Don't be a quitter. Are these not some of the same ideals taught in Scouting? The benefits of Tang Soo Do (Karate) are physical fitness, mental strength, discipline, and family fun. Once again this parallels the benefits of Scouting. Please elevate Scouting by approving the martial arts for our Scouts.

]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:46:34 UTC 9125077 Barry Bryan [Signature #175] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9125053?utm_medium=rss I was happy when my son told me he wanted to join Scouting. From my own experience, I know he can improve himself through the activities and experiences in Scouting. He also joined Tang Soo Do (Karate). Although only in Karate for a short time, I can see it improving his focus and respect for others without intent to injury. This is helping him become a better person and better Scout. Please approve karate as an activity for Scouting - to help elevate today's youth. Barry Bryan, Eagle Scout 1985

]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:33:01 UTC 9125053 Ms Heidi Denman [Signature #174] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9063346?utm_medium=rss I am a Scoutleader and many of my scouts are invloved in Martial arts.

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 02:05:42 UTC 9063346 Ms. Sarah Walker [Signature #173] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8986410?utm_medium=rss In our Tae Kwon Do classes we are taught to be prepared to defend ourselves in the event it is necessary. We are taught that the best defence is to diffuse the situation first. We learn to live by the five tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indominable spirit. I believe that if you re-examine the Boy/Cub Scouts oath, law pledge and motto this is exactly what our young boys are supposed to be learning as they become men.

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:12:37 UTC 8986410 Mr Glen Holley [Signature #172] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8949195?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:40:19 UTC 8949195 Anita Wells [Signature #171] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8901071?utm_medium=rss My Cub Scout is an active karate participant at the brown belt level and is frustrated that his fellow pack members can receive belt loops for their various sports activities but that is not an option for him.
Thanks!

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:04:06 UTC 8901071 Mr Larry Stockton [Signature #170] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8880364?utm_medium=rss Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:33:42 UTC 8880364 Mrs/ Jeanine campbell [Signature #169] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8867789?utm_medium=rss This is not a contact sport unless in the future you needed it for self defense. You have the boys visit a police station and police carry a gun - what is more violent than guns. However, we understand that this is necessary for self defense and to protect the community. Knowing karated doesn't mean you will harm someone - it just means you are armed if needed but you are taught self discipline and care in using this weapon. It is def. a sport and I am going to acknowledge it at our pack mtg

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:12:41 UTC 8867789 Mrs. Angela Pilewski [Signature #168] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8852446?utm_medium=rss I agree BSA should have karate as a belt loop.

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2010 05:13:47 UTC 8852446 mark mcclure [Signature #167] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8777690?utm_medium=rss Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:47:17 UTC 8777690